Continuation of tonight's discussion

 Well my mind is blown again, as it seems to be after each discussion that I join in with or page that I read. 

It's that weird cross over between "this makes so much sense" and completely falls back down the other side of the hill into "oh wow this has opened a whole new load of questions".

I completely felt for Adam when he was discussing his practice and role of identity. I remember being with a friend who was still performing and someone called her 'the singer/dancer' and not me and it physically hurt to not be recognised as that. That's who I was, it's who I am, I'm the performer. I felt that identity loss even after it was my own choice and decision to move from that into teaching, so I can't imagine how you must feel with the decision being taken away from you. It's just a pause and you will be soon be back doing what you love again and being who you are.

I also loved what Ben was talking about in terms of the one to one tutorials with students and finding what they're all about and what they want from the training. I love finding the "IN" which each student. The metaphor that speaks to them, the visualisation that calls them, the moment of connection that builds the trust with the epiphany of "you get me". Once that moment has happened, it completely changes the whole teacher/student journey. You can start to pull things out of them creatively that they didn't know existed, so I could completely resonate with that.

Also Maria's feeling of ballet prostitution. I had a student recently or wasn't responding to me at all, I felt he was lazy but through discussion and feedback I found he was so used to be being shouted and screamed at that he was just programmed to respond to that kind of teaching. He'll never get that from me, it's just not who I am as a teacher. So, we had to work out a new way of working together to start seeing some results.

So I really felt that each individuals story and point were so relevant and made me look at the things I've been writing from a different perspective. I now want to look at my story through the narrative, identity, differentiated learning, communication and the structures and frameworks that I believe I base it all on.

Thanks for being so inspiring guys. Much appreciated.

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  1. James ButcherFebruary 17, 2021 at 10:45 AM

    Agreed, my brain is alive from the processing and all the ideas to comprehend.... just when I thought I had my ideas / essays mapped out, I've come up with hundreds of more questions for myself! I hope they all happen to fall onto a page soon!

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    1. Charlotte DavisFebruary 18, 2021 at 4:36 AM

      Completely agree! I've got mind maps and plenty of lists but no actually writing!

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  2. SheahanFebruary 17, 2021 at 2:57 PM

    I must apologize that you did not get to speak or share your thoughts. Thank you for allowing me to speak. I was so nervous and felt I did not articulate what I actually meant. Your voice may have been more constructive. Thank you for blogging your thoughts here. Your voice is important.

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    1. Charlotte DavisFebruary 18, 2021 at 4:38 AM

      Oh gosh don't apologise, your thoughts were great! I had no idea really where I was going with my point, I just got excited with the discussion of the internal and external factors that Tasha mentioned, I'd never thought about it in that way before!

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  3. Lorraine BennettFebruary 18, 2021 at 5:39 PM

    Hello Charlotte, I feel the same as Sheahan. I didn't realise that I few would have the opportunity to speak and not all. In those instances I prefer to listen, I certainly don't need to hear my issues read over again. I, like Sheahan, also didn't feel I hit the target of where I am at. It was also 3am for me and I was beyond reasoning.
    I relate to your post, having appreciated where people were coming from, especially through this pandemic. It's a time mixed with turbulence for all, some good, and some not - at all.

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    1. Charlotte DavisFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you so much Lorraine. I can't believe it was 3am for you. I've popped a comment in your latest post with something I often use with my students.

      Best wishes

      Charlotte

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  4. MariaFebruary 19, 2021 at 12:34 AM

    Hello Charlotte,
    I can totally relate to what you have written .So much input and inspiration. I am still trying to get hold of the chaos of thoughts in my head.
    Looking forward to continue sharing experiences and thoughts with all of you.

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    1. Charlotte DavisFebruary 21, 2021 at 7:58 AM

      I completely agree Maria. I hope my brain fog starts to clear soon and the essays come to fruition. Hopefully speak to you soon.

      Best wishes
      Charlotte

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